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1541  Economy / Exchanges / Re: Binance withdrawal fees are too high, what do I do? on: December 21, 2023, 07:27:19 AM
consider the timing of your withdrawal. Cryptocurrency markets and the fees that go with them are always changing. So, we might need to be patient. Keep an eye on the fees; they may go down over time. If immediate withdrawal is not critical, waiting could be economical.

If you need to take your money quickly, you could also convert your Bitcoin to another cryptocurrency with lower withdrawal fees. There is a trade-off with this method, though. You'll have to weigh the possible benefits of lower fees against the risks and costs of changing countries. Carefully look at the market and make a choice that fits your financial goals and level of comfort with risk.
1542  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A) on: December 20, 2023, 05:58:16 PM
I meant Coppa Italia.

Napoli lost by 4-0, Incredible result

Napoli is knockout from the Coppa Italia tonight, a huge loss no Napoli fan would pick interest to talk about. Everyone have their view about the match. When we all thought the new manager, Walter Mazzarri is able to handle new positions, then we the worst happens. How cam the coach and the players explain this defeats to the fans? It's clearly poor defend wall formed and conceding 4 goals was never the expectation from anyone watching or streaming the match. Napoli was spurned 4 nil by Frosinone at the Diego Maradona stadium. How come Parthenopeans conceded 4 goals straight in the second half against the visitors? It's embarrassing scores to handle by an elite Seria A club.
It was a humbling and an embarrassing result. I didn't expect Napoli to lose that game with such a score line. They couldn't even score a single goal. The fans will be disappointed with the manager. After the change of manager the fans were really hoping that their results will improve but now who are they going to blame for the bad season results they have been registering.
Napoli's recent performance has frustrated and disappointed me. A promising team struggling is hard to watch. I think management's mid-season coach move was a gamble that failed. Starting without a preseason to create the team or adjust to his style was always going to be difficult for Mazzarri. It seems management should be accountable. It's apparent that their important alteration is influencing the team's play.

However, Napoli's problems appear to go beyond the coaching change. The sale of their top defender without a strong successor proved disastrous. It seems they misjudged the difficulty of defending a title, which is often harder than winning it. Napoli's defense is weak, and while hitting the post three times is unfortunate, it shouldn't be an excuse.
1543  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Stop the self entitlement claims on others gamblers winnings. on: December 20, 2023, 05:37:56 PM
I understand the hype people feel when you see big wins from others, I understand it because I also get it as well, so there is really nothing wrong with that at all, but at the same time you should not act on it neither, you should be considering it as just another possibility.

I get that it may not be all that much, but we need to end up with something that would benefit us all. I know that life is not always happy, and seeing others be happy makes you feel like you want to be happy just like them, so you end up going and just trying your best to get the same results.

The danger here is that it could cause you to not feel happy but instead feel quite sad about it because the result could be very different and you may lose a lot.
This is why it would really be that important that you shouldn't really make yourself trying to mimic out those winners or those lucky fellas on the time that you do play gambling because results would really be
entirely different considering that luck factor would really be always the real thing and if you do able to experience different result or outcome then it would really be bringing out that kind of frustration
and disappointment on which it might lead up into that kind of desperation which might lead into those impulsive actions which might cause even more losses.

Going back into the situation having on having that self entitlement on claims on others gambler winning then you should really be realistically be wary that its not your money that had been risked out.
Yes, you could really be able to make out some tips and hints or suggestions but on the time that they would be making those wins then you dont have the right on trying to ask
for some part of those winnings. Better to make yourself wait if ever there would be amount would be given or have not.
The unpredictable nature of gambling must first be understood. Each dice throw and card turn is independent of prior outcomes. Gambling is risky because of this randomness. We must remember that luck is ours. Not portable or replicable. Imitating others' techniques or expecting their luck is a myth.

Emotional modulation. As you said, gambling's ups and downs can cause frustration and despair. Gambling should be fun, not money. Self-imposed time and money constraints are healthy. Knowing when to stop is as important as playing.

Entitlement: never feel entitled to others' wins. Gambling is personal and risky. Expecting a portion of someone else's achievement is different from giving guidance. Separating one's gambling path from others' is respectful and wise. Please focus on our own decisions and accept their results gracefully.
1544  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Success or Fail? - Talking about Gambling as a major income on: December 20, 2023, 05:10:26 PM

So never expect more in gambling, because more expectations can make yourself experience bad things, especially financially.


Expecting something we are not sure we will get is unreasonable, as the saying goes "don't hope too much for something you are not sure you will get". Moreover, when gambling, it is not certain that we will win, maybe we will often experience defeat, therefore make gambling a place to entertain yourself when we have free time and gambling can also be used as a place to gather activities with friends and this is where we will get the sensation of mutual enjoyment.

It's not wrong to hope for something or have hopes, but if you expect too much, especially with gambling, it is not recommended because having hopes in gambling, let alone having high hopes, will only make us devastated. You shouldn't expect too much from gambling. some say gambling can make you rich in a short time, okay I agree with that, but the luck we get is what will determine it, if we gamble with all our might there will be no results if there is no luck on our side, this is We need to remember that we don't make gambling a priority in life, because that's not a good thing. As you said, just by gambling you don't necessarily win, especially by expecting lots of wins that you will get, that thought must be eliminated, because most people who gamble with hopes like that end up being miserable because of the many losses they get, not the wins they get. profitable. The fact is that gambling is a game of chance so you shouldn't expect big wins that can make you rich in an instant. People tend to gamble even though they always lose, but the good thing is that they are still sure that after losing there will be a win, even though that is not certain, and when they think like that I would probably laugh at them.  Grin

gambling as the main source of income in life is very impossible, because the percentage of winning in gambling is small while the chance of losing in gambling is large, say the chance of winning is 1% and the chance of losing is 99%, because the reality is like that, whatever the percentage but in essence the value of the losing percentage will be above the winning percentage. there are no strategies or tricks to make it easier for us to win, don't assume our luck is in gambling, everyone has their luck in different places, for example our friends get big wins because they have luck in gambling, and don't use it as motivation for us so that we can be the same as our friends, because we might get luck in other places such as work or something else. and in my opinion someone who makes gambling their main income will not always make a profit from every gamble they make. they should not make gambling their main income.
Gambling is dangerous but alluring. It highlights our tendency to overestimate chance and underestimate risk. We hear of overnight fortunes, but they are rare. Gambling is a loser for most people. Your luck point is vital. Random, unpredictable. Depending on it for income is like building a house on shifting sands - unstable. Luck must be replaced by work and competence. After all, real riches comes from hard work and good choices, not luck.

We must rethink gambling. An occasional hobby, not a career. A healthy gambling relationship requires this attitude change. Balance, knowledge, and self-control matter. Only then can we avoid its dangers.
1545  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions on: December 20, 2023, 04:46:49 PM


I can't even believe that barcelona is now on the same situation like what sevilla did in the last season.

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Barcelona are reportedly open to offers "for all players" amid their continued financial struggles, as three stars in particular face winter exits. The inability to secure an investor increases the likelihood of Barcelona executing player sales this winter. They raised around €103 million ($113m/£89m) in the summer from the sale of Ousmane Dembele, Antoine Griezmann, Frank Kessie, Nico Gonzalez, Abde Ezzalzouli, and Trincao but need more funds to balance their books. Hence they remain open to listening to offers for all players.

https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-firesale-financial-crisis-three-stars-exits/blt25814dfb64f8a29d#csffbc8905dae18005

barcelona may go bankrupt if this club is not trying to raise some money to deal with its debt or even FFP. Glad to see that this news has proven that if barcelona has very very bad money management. This is answering my curiosity regarding the condition of club.
I have been aware since a long time ago if barcelona was rarely getting profit from selling the players. The club prefer to let them go away as free agent instead of sell them all before their contract were running out.

Barcelona is just another sevilla which has been putting all of its main players for sale. There will be no exception as long as the player can give barcelona good amounts of money.
Other team may be seeing this as an opportunity to buy barcelona players with cheap price like what happened with sevilla.

Barcelona is ready to sell a lot of its players. That's amazing, barcelona was almost bankrupt. I consider this as an urgent situation faced by the club. Becareful guys, barcelona may be bankrupt soon.  Cheesy
Barcelona's financial predicament isnt as bad as it seems. Their assets and brand value make their large debt manageable. More about cash flow management than bankruptcy. The club's 4.5 billion wealth offers them leverage, something many ignore. One of the world's biggest football clubs, this is real. Renegotiating their debts is difficult.

However, financial maneuvering has created a complicated transfer policy. They're drafting players out of necessity, a big contrast from their glory days. The fundamental issue is how to traverse these tricky waters without betraying their footballing values. Due of its complexity, the outcome will likely be settled in boardrooms or courtrooms. Viewing how they balance the finances and compete on the field is nerve-wracking for fans.
1546  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Who should quit, and why? on: December 20, 2023, 04:24:16 PM

Well, I find this very difficult to resolve. We cannot force a person to quit gambling. While we are gambling. If economic conditions are good and both people know how to control themselves in gambling and have a lot of free time. Both could use some time to gamble. If either of the people has an addiction and a difficult economic situation, I think both should quit gambling. We cannot gamble in front of people who are addicted to gambling, and they will not be able to go through rehab.

Let them determine their own path in life, meaning whether they are good or bad at gambling, they are the ones who judge and if a husband and wife enter the world of gambling and they enjoy it and it doesn't even become a burden on their family then what's wrong with them gambling?? And it must always be remembered that husband and wife as gamblers must cover up this behavior as much as possible in front of their children so that their children do not follow in their parents' footsteps.
However, gambling is a bad behavior in life and not everyone can control themselves well when gambling.

If a husband and wife are already gambling, enjoy it together and maintain good control and always be careful in every gambling game they play.

If we are referring to the sense of care between people then yes maybe I would also say the same thing as you in the sense of allowing them to continue gambling and without giving any best advice, but don't we have a humane sense, if we realize that in fact the whole activity is not recommended then why don't we give them a little advice and understanding that is straight and true? Honestly, I can't help but care about everyone whether it's my friends, relatives or even strangers, especially if they are married, which means they have full responsibility for the finances in their family, especially in terms of balancing so that everything can remain fine.

Sometimes people who have a goal to have fun are very likely to enter the addiction phase unconsciously and experience problems with their finances, well even if the couple considers gambling as entertainment but still the risks are always unavoidable and one of them is like what I said that it is possible that over time they end up with addiction, you have also said that not everyone can control themselves and emotions in gambling, isn't that also very likely to be experienced by this couple and then they experience problems with family finances? It's basically everyone's right, but certainly hopefully they can change their point of view to be more realistic so that they can consider anything correctly.
Yes, we must balance care with realism. Embracing our natural tendency to care, especially for loved ones, is vital. Understand their wants and motivations, not just let them continue. Empathy needs to be combined with realistic guidance. As amusement, gambling may soon become addiction, affecting the individual and their family's finances.

Considering the couple's situation, we should remember that while they can choose, they have duties. As you noted, not everyone can gamble responsibly. This is where friends and family matter. We assist them, not just watch. Its about gently helping people identify risks and reconsider their decisions.

Awareness, not command, is the goal. We should encourage them to critically evaluate their habits and their family's well-being. Empowering them to make informed decisions that consider the bigger picture is key. This strategy guides them toward sustainability via caring and responsibility.
1547  Other / Off-topic / Re: Do you regret also for ever knowing about gambling? on: December 20, 2023, 03:57:47 PM
I had a very dear sir in my high school life who used to tell us that everything good and bad should be tasted once. When he used to say this, on the contrary, we would ask him that sir, it is okay to test something good but why test something bad. In response to our questions, sir used to say that when you do the test, you will have an idea about all these things, good and bad, and you will not be in any danger later. Maybe something bad happened to you while gambling that makes you feel like you may not have been introduced to gambling. Before you think that you were wrong to be introduced to gambling, think carefully about what you did wrong that you now regret. You know about gambling it's not your fault but maybe you didn't gamble properly it's wrong for you and try to work on the areas where you went wrong hope you don't make such comments about gambling or familiarity with gambling.

Everything about life comes in double, if you don't experience the two, you wouldn't value one and you might miss use the good one because you are clearly living sweet part without understanding the other part of it. In as much as I want the two know the importance of the two side, I feel good side is the best to maintain, when you experience the bad side of life, use it as lesson so that whenever you get to the other side of life where everyone are running to, you should embrace it and never forsake it for anything less.

Gambling is luck and the luck with experience makes you a better gambler, if you haven't win anything at all in gambling, you will feel like to quit but the time you win something, you will cheer that time because it's not easy to win in gambling. If it's were easy, everyone in gambling will win everytime but it's not like that, you win today and lose tomorrow but the loss should be minimal so that you don't become financially broke with addiction later in the future.
Your dualistic view of reality is insightful. Indeed, both good and terrible experiences impact our appreciation and comprehension. Gambling teaches us the value of losses and wins. However, gambling must be handled carefully. Why? Victory can outweigh the hazards. Its a gamble, not a guaranteed income. Therefore, gamble properly and accept losses. We protect our financial and mental health with this method.

Life-wide, your view is correct. Hardships help us appreciate and improve. Valuing the good without complacency and learning from the negative without obsessing on it is a tricky balance. Like gambling, life involves constant adaptation, learning, and growth.
1548  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Ever heard about financing a gambler? on: December 20, 2023, 03:36:18 PM
In my opinion, financing gamblers is an action that can have serious consequences and is not recommended by anyone. If someone sponsors a gambler because of a friend or family member, then this must really be stopped so that there are no big problems in the future, because things like this are not recommended for anyone who is addicted to gambling. But not only that, there will definitely be disputes between lenders and gamblers, this will definitely be very detrimental to both. It's a good idea for us to discuss it carefully to find a solution together, so that all problems regarding gambling, its causes, and joint efforts can find a good solution for all parties involved.
I've never seen this as positive on the humanitarian side, but the business side where someone can see a means to make money easily, it's an option. Still, I believe that the people without a conscience should be engaging in this kind of financing as it only amounts to making money through the weakness of others, it's just a mind thing and the weak in the mind will be the most victim of this arrangement. I can't venture into this because, it is not in my nature, I rather help people in their gambling challenges, not that I will be using that to enrich myself.

This kind of pople that would deem it fit to be short of money to gamble and now resolve to borrow money for it are already suffering from addiction, we don't need anyone to tell us that. Only that addictions are in stages, and if allowed to grow even more, the person might cross the red line and that might be the end for a very long time. Aside from that, I don't think any responsible government can even allow this to happen in their country when they know the financiers are targeting the gamblers indeed. This is like exploitation, they will find the mean to tackle it and it might be a business at at a loss when the governmnet did that. Which is a very good reason for such persons to think otherwise unless they want to be running it as an illegal business.
Multifaceted solutions are needed to address gambling exploitation. First, you're right about predatory firms targeting weak gamblers. This is a serious ethical question, not merely a business one. Understanding the human cost of such practices.

While personal morality prevents such actions, society must adopt a healthier gambling culture. This includes abstinence and support system creation for addicts. Educational programs and support groups can help.

Government regulation matters. Responsible government should prevent such exploitation. Authorities can reduce gambling's negative effects by enforcing stringent rules and helping the needy. They protect individuals and promote ethical corporate practices.
1549  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Has gambling ever whispered you with different strategic prediction measures? on: December 20, 2023, 03:14:00 PM
The attraction of chance and anticipate makes us want to gamble. Randomness rules this world, but it whispers promises of power. Still, lets be clear: uncertainty, not skill, is what gaming is all about. Shutting your eyes in an attempt to trick luck is more of a symbolic move than a strategic one. Possibly unconsciously, it knows that looking for trends where none exist is pointless.

Knowing this is an important part of gambling in a healthy way. People should remember that gaming is supposed to be fun, not a way to make money. Thinking you can trick a system that is built around chance is a bad idea. Insane behavior and maybe even dangerous addiction are caused by it.

Although closing your eyes might seem like an unusual strategy, it emphasizes the most important truth: when we gamble, we're all traveling in the dark, using luck instead of knowledge. Realizing this can help you have a better relationship with gambling, where the most important thing is having fun, not keeping up appearances of control.
1550  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24 on: December 20, 2023, 02:52:14 PM
Barcelona vs Almeria match, I think Barcelona will use this match to achieve three points that will give their fans hope that they can still make it before the end of this season, because Almeria is not a strong team in this season and it will be an easy match for Barcelona to form strong team. I know Barcelona will win this match but it will be difficult for Barcelona to end up in first or second position in this la Liga league competition, because Girona and Real Madrid are in a good mood to make the battle be between Girona that is toping the table and Real Madrid that are in second position. This season is full of surprised this season because I never expect Girona will top Barcelona and Real Madrid in this season, because Barcelona and Real Madrid are know among the strong teams in the la Liga league tournament but there is a hope that Real Madrid will take that position back before the end of the tournament.
This should be a match that Barcelona can use to start their team's revival because in terms of quality Almeria is the team that is worst off this season because the Almeria team has not been able to win a single match until week 17, they were only able to collect 5 points from 5 results. the series they got.
I think Barcelona will have no trouble in the match against Almeria, especially since Barcelona will be playing at home.
And Barcelona really needs a win in order to continue to close the points gap from Real Madrid and Girona, so I will bet big on Barcelona in this match.
There are many reasons why they should win this game against Almeria. Almeria isnt as good as they used to be this season, bless them. This is the team that hasnt won a game in seventeen weeks. That number tells us a lot. Barcelona, on the other hand, is playing at home and really wants to win so they can catch Real Madrid and Girona. For them, its not just a game; its about their fame and honor.

But lets not forget that football isnt always stable. Even though Almeria is the outsider, they have been known to surprise people. A win or a tie against Barcelona would mean a lot to them. So, even though I think Barcelona will win, especially since they are playing at home, I wouldnt rule out Almeria totally. A team can be dangerous when they have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
1551  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread on: December 20, 2023, 02:25:59 PM
Leipzig showed once again that they are never fit to be a consistent contender to the title as they are a very volatile team most of the time,you never know to expect of them.I did bet on them on a parlay tonight and strange enough I won all other games except them as they drew their game against Werder Bremen.This year the true fight will be between Bayer Leverkussen and Bayern Munchen and they both look very consistent this year with very few games where they have made mistakes while Leipzig together with Dortmund have made quite so many mistakes up until now,so I exclude them from the title fight this season.
I also did not see Leipzig, Stuttgart, and Dortmund as a strong title contender this season, I am only considering Bayern Leverkusen and Munich as the top title contenders because they are the only two most consistent teams in Bundesliga so far this season.

Dortmund on the other hand has started their inconsistent performance again, they open the score list with a goal by Brandt, and they have now conceded a goal just before half time, this showed that they cannot be trusted with our money as they don't worth betting on; nevertheless, they can still win the match but Mainz is battling in the relegation zone, they will try their best to win this match in order to escape the relegation zone.

Dortmund had another important three points during this season and this time they lost these points against Mainz while they could easily beat Mainz.
Compared to Mainz, Dortmund had much more control over the game and they had more opportunities in this match but they couldn't use the chances they had.
Now Dortmund is in the 5th place of the Bundesliga table with 27 points and they are far from the first place of the table.
  


Its been a rough few matches for Dortmund fans, right? Our team's inability to capitalize on home advantage is disappointing. I thought we would have won against Mainz, but it was a disappointing tie. We dominated possession and had seven shots on goal, but only one converted. Our Dortmund isnt like that.

It appears the team is losing confidence. After losing 9 points in five matches, we're in danger in the Bundesliga. Uneven second-half attacking against Mainz proved worrisome. Something must alter, maybe tactics or mindset, to climb back up the table.
1552  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: How will you feel if it happens to you just like this? on: December 20, 2023, 02:02:08 PM
Some times gambler make good prediction about gambling but he doesn't have enough money. Gambling wins and losses are very common. I have been gambling for a long time and still do. I often follow different schedules of gambling. Sometimes I find it very easy to predict the winning of certain games. But at that time in many cases there is not enough money. And that time is the most difficult time for a gambler. Because i feels that winning the game is certain and i can get more money from it. I don't bet money that will change my life but sometimes that chance comes to me. But there is nothing to do because the risk is high that is not possible for me. Would you dare to bet especially if you get 50 times more against any betting odds? Of course there is a high chance of losing if you bet.
Interesting, eh? This is how gamblers navigate chance and certainty. Combining the pleasure of prediction with financial restraint is a telling experience. Do you find it intriguing that gambling, a game of luck, requires self-awareness and control?

Examine betting 50 times more against the odds. Though tempting, gambling is amusement, not a source of money. Gamble properly and accept losses as part of the game. The issue is balancing the risk of loss with the excitement of winning.

Your situation requires equilibrium. Given the risk, you've sensibly avoided life-changing bets. Understanding gambling's unpredictability and that it shouldnt fix financial difficulties informs this strategy. Responsible gambling requires understanding when to quit, no matter how likely a victory.
1553  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season on: December 20, 2023, 01:39:10 PM
It seems like Arsenal have a favourable matchup for themselves to reach the quarter finals. I mean I don't think Porto are good enough to eliminate Arsenal in the Champions League. Porto lost both of their games against Barcelona in the group stage for example. I think Barcelona are even playing worse than Arsenal these days.

Considering that Arsenal should be able to get past them easily. Maybe Porto can defend them stronger home and they might get a draw as well. But at Emirates I would just expect Arsenal to destroy them by a gap of a few goals.  Smiley
I dont think it will be an easy game. Although Porto may not be as well-known or flashy as some other teams, their toughness and experience should not be forgotten. After a break, Arsenal recently returned to the Champions League, which makes things more uncertain. High-stakes games like this benefit a lot from having experienced players, which Porto could use to their advantage even though they are the favorites.

Obviously, Arsenal is better, especially at the Emirates, but Porto could still pull off an upset. Not to mention that they've been good enough in the UCL to compete with teams like Barcelona, even scoring the same number of points. This game requires Arsenal to be very alert; if they get too confident, they could find themselves in a tough spot.
1554  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024 on: December 20, 2023, 01:16:44 PM
then what about Manchester City, they are becoming more and more worrying day by day and are very far from their usual performance like at the start of the season, they are losing a lot of points, and yesterday's match they only got one point against Crystal Palace because the match ended in a draw, Guardiola's squad couldn't added more goals, and ended with a score of 2-2.

but it is reported that KDB and Erling Haaland are ready to return to the field because they can be said to have recovered from their injuries, and is it possible that with this Manchester City can return to the top of the standings?
Man City's condition without Haaland and De Bruyne is quite worrying. Especially after Haaland was absent for several weeks after suffering a minor injury. But I am sure that when Haaland and De Bruyne return to playing and recover from injuries, Man City will gradually improve and return to better performance. But I'm not too sure whether Man City will return to the top of the standings. Because if Liverpool and Arsenal continue to get good results for the rest of this season then both teams will definitely be able to maintain their position between 2nd and 1st place. Unless Arsenal and Liverpool start to lose their consistency this season then maybe Man City can return to the top standings.
Manchester City has a shot this season, in my opinion. Haaland and De Bruyne's absence has been detrimental, but they're allegedly back on the field, which is encouraging. I dont underestimate De Bruyne's injury. Yes, hamstring injuries are hard to heal, and it may take time for him to go back to full strength. However, I believe in top players' tenacity and City's adaptation under Guardiola.

Haaland should be back on track soon, running on all cylinders. Liverpool and Arsenal are hot, but City is still in the title race. They have a tendency for comebacks, and with important players returning, the standings could change during the season.
1555  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) on: December 20, 2023, 12:52:33 PM
The problems that occurred between Mbappe and PSG at the start of the season have been resolved after the player agreed to extend his contract as proposed by PSG. Mbappe is a big player, he has to do something to boost his career. Staying with PSG is not a good decision for him, because he can still get trophies with other clubs that he has never been able to get while playing for PSG.
Every time the transfer market opens, rumors of Mbappe leaving PSG always become the main topic. He must take a stand for a better future, stay with PSG or move to another club.

I don't know what Mbappe wants by extending his contract at PSG. Is that a strategy from Mbappe so that if another club wants to sign him then they have to spend large amounts of money and make a tempting offer? Because I think what does Mbappe need from PSG? He's got everything there. Has PSG offered Mbappe a large salary so that he chooses to stay at PSG?
Personally, I dont think Mbappe's decision to extend his PSG contract is the easiest. Given his star status, PSG may not want to lose him for nothing. PSG would struggle without Mbappe, especially without Messi and Neymar. Due of his importance, they'll do anything to keep him, even a high wage.

However, Mbappe's move may be purposeful. He's protecting his position and ensuring he can depart on his terms. PSG values him highly and charges a premium transfer fee to show their importance to the team. Power play - not just a contract.
1556  Economy / Speculation / Re: What are we expecting between now and Bitcoin halving? on: December 20, 2023, 12:27:20 PM
Although the bitcoin market is unpredictable, halving events have historically caused bullish movements. Will this pattern persist? The future is unclear and hard to predict. Bitcoin's durability is evident, but be cautious. This journey is full of volatility, so be ready for climbs and descents.

Your perseverance and long-term vision paid off by holding through the bear market. However, risk management requires diversity. With the halving approaching, holding may be enticing, but optimism must be balanced with caution. Profits only come from closing positions.

Personal financial goals and risk tolerance determine whether to hold or sell. Cryptography tests one's fortitude. Despite these challenges, Bitcoin remains a digital financial pioneer. Take this trip with knowledge and anticipation, but keep your expectations grounded in reality.
1557  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoins and other cryptos will never become mainstream before... on: December 20, 2023, 12:04:53 PM
Your concern regarding Bitcoin's popular adoption is its everyday utility. History: conventional currencies evolved over ages. Bitcoin, meanwhile, is young. Not simply buying water bottles, but establishing an infrastructure that integrates digital currencies into daily life. This is gradual and complicated.

Your political point is important. Current financial systems and governments may oppose decentralized currencies. Remember that innovation generally confronts resistance before adoption. The internet, once innovative, is now essential. Blockchain technology might disrupt finance and other industries, disrupting power systems.

The potential alien civilization parallel is crazy. It emphasizes that social and legislative constraints limit us, not technology. Blockchain technology can be universally adopted with a perception and regulatory shift. Bitcoin's general acceptance is a marathon that requires patience, ingenuity, and social change.
1558  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: The future of Bitcoin as digital currency on: December 20, 2023, 11:41:02 AM
Bitcoin is appealing for its privacy and decentralization. It symbolizes financial autonomy and protects against government overreach. Lets not ignore the changing. The government cannot directly control Bitcoin, but it may influence its boundaries by regulating exchanges, taxing, and proposing central bank digital currencies. The goal is to adapt to a new financial paradigm, not only ban Bitcoin.

Consider the consequences of this tug-of-war. Bitcoin's decentralization is admirable, but governments wont stay silent. They're investigating blockchain integration into existing systems. This doesnt mean Bitcoin's demise; it just means we must stay vigilant and imaginative.

Future Bitcoin must balance goals with realities of a changing world. We must defend its principles while monitoring government change. Bitcoin's technology and our shared dedication to its values make it resilient.
1559  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Succeeded in introducing Bitcoin to a friend on: December 20, 2023, 11:17:02 AM
Though understandable, privacy must be considered. Though, caution is crucial. However, your Bitcoin passion is admirable. Your support of Bitcoin and knowledge helped your friend's financial education. Your Bitcoin introduction was thoughtful. Explaining the DCA approach and helping him buy displays a strong awareness of the crypto market's volatility. Newcomers should use this method to reduce market volatility and investment risk.

While openness is good, practice caution. Future conversations, especially about digital currencies, must emphasize Bitcoin's potential, security, and privacy. This new digital financial world requires your cooperation and responsible advice.
1560  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Can Bitcoin create an opportunity to reduce poverty? on: December 20, 2023, 10:55:12 AM
its a tool, not a cure-all. Digital currencies can skip banking constraints and reach underprivileged populations, promoting financial inclusion. Is the poor ready for such a technical leap? Bitcoin training is helpful, but without financial understanding and technology, its ineffective.

While decentralized money empowers people, Bitcoin is volatile. The poorest are at risk from this volatility. Digital currency enthusiasm must be balanced with realistic appraisals of its potential and threats.

Recognise that poverty is complex. Bad government, weak infrastructure, and economic instability are deeper issues than digital literacy and financial education. Bitcoin can help, but not too much. Poverty reduction is a bigger picture.
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